Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer
About the Program
Major Transfer Maps (MTMs) represent a streamlined path for students transferring from an Oregon community college to an Oregon university who know which major/bachelor’s degree program they want to pursue. In contrast to other statewide transfer tools that prioritize university general education requirements (i.e., AAOT and ASOT), MTMs specify clear course-taking paths necessary for on-track progress towards a specific major/bachelor’s degree, with a guarantee of transfer from any Oregon community college to any Oregon public university. MTMs build on the 30-credit general education foundation defined by the generic Core Transfer Map (CTM), although MTMs may specify particular relevant/required General Education courses as part of the 30-credit CTM component of the MTM. The statewide Elementary Education Major Transfer Map (MTM) will use the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree (AAOT-ELEM ED).
If students complete a Major Transfer Map and meet public university admissions requirements, they are guaranteed transfer to a participating Oregon four-year public university with junior standing, and their coursework will count toward a bachelor’s degree in that specific major. On this page, educators and partners can find the current list of approved MTMs, as well as information guiding the ongoing implementation of MTMs in Oregon.
For additional information, refer to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission Transfer Map website.
Program Learning Outcomes
The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Program learning outcomes for the Elementary Education AAOT are:
Apply critical thinking to analyze social issues necessary to support the function of public education.
Describe culturally-responsive pedagogy and integration of social justice into a teaching philosophy.
Identify the ethics and responsibilities necessary to obtain a professional license in the teaching field and clarify career confirmation.
Entry Requirements
Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading, and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined through the Placement Process.
Advanced Standing
Coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies and the Elementary Education and Early Childhood Development Department Chair’s approval. In order to ensure coursework is current, program courses over 10 years old must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate department chair before being accepted toward course requirements.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 90 term credits of lower division collegiate courses with a minimum grade of “C-” or better. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the time the Elementary Education AAOT is awarded. Students should also refer to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission Transfer Map website for additional course GPA requirements that may be applicable at their transfer institution.
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